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Thursday, February 10, 2011

Alex here and I'm a bit down. I made the selections and entries for this year Mango Minster 2011 competition and right now I'm so disappointed, and peeved, that I'd qualify to win next year's Bad Sport category. I made two entries and half of the results are now in. Well the Good Old Boy competition ended today and Jubal was left out in the cold (figuratively - not literally); he was robbed (again, figuratively - not literally). There were 20 entrants in the category and 476 Reader votes were cast. Reader votes were not a consideration criteria (OBVIOUSLY) for winning except for the Readers Choice award in each category. There are only 3 winning positions per category. In the Good Old Dog category Judge Thor's 1st place winner garnered 31 votes, 6% of the total. The second place winner had 6 readers votes; 1% of the total. The third place winner had 20 votes; 4% of the total. There were two Honorable Mentions; one had 11 votes, 2 % of the total and one had 4 votes, 0% of the total. The highest vote getter (Rusty, a handsome Siberian Husky), the Readers Choice winner, had 129 votes which is 27% of the total, yet, surprisingly, he didn't qualify in the judge's decision for any of the 3 winning positions.

Our brother Jubes didn't win. place or show so we're all a bit disappointed. He did however have a good voter turnout (107 votes; 22%) so we want to thank all of ya'll that took the time and effort to cast a vote for him; we certainly do appreciate it. Just like the Red Sox and Patriots say: wait til next year.

On the hopeful side, Patti Whackit is entered in the Insane Cracker Dog category which has voting on Friday and 1/2 of Saturday. So if you get the chance please give our sis a vote. She'll have a different judge in her category but we really haven't figured out the winner selection criteria; but we all know that Patti is truly a Whackit. She's always in all of faces and we each have to occasionally remind her that she is the newest and youngest of TBH. I frequently have to spit in her face and swat her snout to tell her to back-off. So hopefully Patti do better in the judges eye than Jubal did.

On to more important matters. Homer J. has requested to make his input. Go ahead Homer; the floor is yours.

Homer J. here. Thanks Big Al. I know that the floor is mine, I've got it covered; at least the portion over by the warm air vent. Anyway, we've had input from a few followers that say that we can increase our vote tally in The Animal Rescue Site's Shelter Challenge. If your PC has multiple web browser software installed, you can vote from the PC on each of the different browsers. You can cast a vote from MS Explorer/Bing, from Google Chrome, from Mozilla/Firefox etc. And you can vote more than once a day if you allow 8-12 hours between voting and you can vote from different PCs, laptops and mobile devices. (Did I say that right, dad?) Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary is still in second place in the West Virginia quest for the $1,000.00 grant BUT we've been closing on the state leader for the last 3 days now. So please, please, please...let's keep it up. You've done a lot but now I need ya'll to do more. You've been trying hard but now I need ya to try harder. It's more important to vote as much as you can and as often as you can (according to Hamish and Sophie that's called Chicago voting) in the Shelter Challenge than it is to even think about the Mango Minster 2011 competition. One is just a fun game but the other is a life and death situation that most certainly is NOT a game. I know. I was rescued by Almost Heaven and whisked out of a high kill shelter by the graying hairs on my chinny-chin-chin just as my allotted time was expiring . And here I am harassing youse guys to help us out - yet again. Who'd a thunk it, Wally? And that's the way it is.

- Alex P. Kitten and Homer J.

Homer J. and Alex

ASK IF YOU CAN

HELP!

WE NEED SOMEBODY, NOT JUST ANYBODY

WE'RE LOSING BADLY - PLEASE HELP US

YOU KNOW WE NEED SOMEONE

WON'T YOU PLEASE,

PLEASE HELP ME?

HELP ME, HELP ME.

THE AHGRRS RESCUE WAGON

PLEASE DON"T FORGET TO VOTE IN THE ANIMAL RESCUE SITE'S SHELTER CHALLENGE AS OFTEN AS YOU CAN EVERY DAY; EVEN IF YOU DON'T LIVE IN CHICAGO.

WE DESPERATELY NEED YOUR VOTE TODAY, WE ARE STARTING TO CLOSE THE GAP ON #1 IN WV

THANK YA'LL FOR YOUR VOTE

If you try to leave a comment on our blog but are unable to, please drop us a line at:

bumpasshounds@hughes.net

so that we know we have a problem and can try to fix it.

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The above link will take you to the Animal Rescue Site where you will get to click to donate a free bowl of food to homeless animals. After you do that you will be presented with a "Thank You" page; at the top center of that page please click on the "VOTE TODAY" button. That will then take you directly to the voting page. The only information that you need to enter is to select "WV" as the State from the drop down menu and enter "Capon" for the City. Then click on "Search." The page will then do its' thing and will end up showing "Almost heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. Capon Bridge, WV 26714." A "VOTE" button will also appear. Click on that "VOTE" button. After you vote you will see a confirmation page that requires you to identify an animal photo; this eliminates illegal machine voting. The answer is simply the type of animal that you see; dog, cat, turtle, fish, cow, etc. - not a specific breed. You can cast one vote everyday from as many different computers to which you have access. Actually, you can vote in the early morning and then again in the evening; you can also vote from different browser such as MS-Explorer, Yahoo, Firefox and Google Chrome.Voting will run for 10 weeks. You can have the Animal Rescue Site send you a daily reminder to "click" for free food; then you can vote in the All-Star Shelter Challenge. The more friends you can rally to vote the better our chances of winning. Every vote, every day, every computer - counts. In the West Virginia state competition, as of 2/10/2011, AHGRRS is in 2nd place but finally starting to close the gap a bit. We can get back to #1 again over a few days if ya'll don't give up your effort---- VOTE We've got 17.41% of the WV vote today, up from yesterday when we had 17.31% ; #1 has 24.62% and yesterday they had 24.71%. There's now a 7.21% gap (7.40% yesterday) which we, hopefully, can continue to close in with just a week of heavy voting. We're now at #117 nationally; yesterday we were #116. The WV #1 shelter is at #64 nationally (yesterday #61); now 53 spots ahead of us; it was 55 spots ahead of us yesterday. We are truly appreciative of your voting efforts on our behalf. Please, let's keep up the surge.

PLEASE CONTINUE TO HELP

VOTE

AND PLEASE TRY YOUR DARNEDEST TO GET OTHERS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS, TO ALSO VOTE

9 comments:

Hi sweet friends! Just went over and voted for AHGRR. :)We are sadly not finding enough time to participate in the MangoMinster contests ...so, haven't voted nor put too much attentions to the contest referees. Just hoping it is a fair contest and all participating find it fun. Wish we could give each and every one of you big hugs!!!! Blessings.

I wish I was there to give the Jubal and Homer nose kisses. As you know, I'm a mushpot for the heart face!

I'm just dropping by to thank you for your support and leave behind big hugs, nose kisses and lots of love for all The Hounds and Kitties, too! (I hope you got my email, because my heart if full with thanks...).

STEP UP TO ADOPT A PET

If you can, please consider opening your home to a homeless animal, preferably a dog or cat or other domesticated animal; livestock does better on farms and wild animals do better in zoos and parks. Your local Humane Society or SPCA or Animal Shelter has a wide selection of could be, should be, pets looking for new homes. If you can't adopt, perhaps you can at least become a sponsor. We'll show you how to help out Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary (AHGRRS) on our blog page, but you can help out any organization of your choice, but please help; contribute or volunteer.
- The Bumpass Hounds and Kitties

PLEASE HELP SPONSOR A SENIOR OR SPECIAL NEEDS GOLDEN

CAN'T ADOPT; BECOME AN ANGEL.So many Senior and Special Needs Goldens do not find "forever homes". Many of these dogs have above average medical needs and costs, are maintained on "special" diets, or have other extraordinary needs. Your donations can be targeted towards a particular Senior or Special needs Golden Retriever. As a sponsor, you will receive updates about your "special" Golden, and will be mentioned in our quarterly newsletter as the dog's sponsor. We also accept Paypal donations. Please keep in mind that we are a non-profit organization and that your donation is fully tax-deductible. Please just write the Golden's name in the memo line of your check or Paypal submission when sponsoring a Golden Retriever.

THE FIVE BRAVO-ZULU AWARD WINNERS TO DATE ARE:

WE ARE THE BUMPASS HOUNDS AND CATS; ORIGINALLY FROM BUMPASS, VIRGINIA.

As of 11/05/2016, our thundering herd is currently comprised of 7 dogs and 5 kitties;

3 Golden Retrievers (Shelby, Tre', & Finnegan),

1 Yellow Labrador Retriever Rescue (Abbey),

1 Golden Retriever/Chow mix Rescue (Patti),

1 Landseer Newfoundland Dog (Max),

1 Black Flat Coated Retriever Rescue (Charlie),

1 Maine Coon Cat (Boru),

1 American Tortie "Ragamuffin" Cat Rescue (Jenny),

1 dark gray Asian cat Rescue (Gracie),

1 Siamese Blue Point cat Rescue (Lily), &

1 "somethingorother" short hair cat Recue (Yeti);

all trying to get along together and make it through another day. A testimonial to love freely given and graciously shared among us all. In September 2012, the Bumpass Hounds & Kitties all moved from Bumpass, VA (from whence we got our Blog Tag) to Lake Wales, FL but we're still the Bumpass Hounds (and Kitties).

About us: THE BUMPASS HOUNDS

THE BUMPASS HOUNDS AND KITTIES (10/05/12): Jubal, 12 year old Golden Retriever, the senior member of the pack; Sophie, 9 year old Golden Retriever (Rescue); Shelby, 8 year old Golden Retriever; Jack, 7 year old Golden Retriever (Rescue); Abby, 6 year old Yellow Labrador / Golden Retriever mix (Rescue); Max, 5 year old Landseer (Newfoundland Dog); Patti, 2 year old Australian Shepherd / Golden Retriever mix (Rescue); Charlie, a 1 year old black Flat Coated Retriever (Rescue); Alex and Boru, 8 year old Maine Coon cats; Jenny, an 8 year old rescued tortie Ragamuffin cat; Gracie, a 2 year old rescued short hair Asaian mix cat; and Lily, a 1 year old Siamese Blue Point cat. The Bumpass Hounds rescues dogs come from Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary in Delray, WV.

THE BUMPASS HOUNDS FAMILY PORTRAIT - NOVEMBER 2007

JEB - Homer - Jubal - Shelby - Abby - Jack - Max & Gordon

WHERE'S BUMPASS?

Along the southeast shore of Lake Anna, Virginia. Click on the above photo and open in a new tab or window for a visual map. You can view "Lake Anna Connections" at: http://www.lakeannaconnections.com/

THE BUMPASS HOUNDS and KITTIES (TBH&K)

These postings are about the life and times of a group of cats and dogs living in the bustling metropolis of beautiful downtown Bumpass, Virginia, along scenic Lake Anna. Their origins and the relationships among themselves and their human custodians. Sometimes happy, often hysterical, and sometimes sad; just as life can be.You can help save a life at Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue.http://www.almostheaven-golden-retriever-rescue.org/They savedGordie, Abby,Homer, Sophie, Radar, Charlie,andPatti,who all came to be Bumpass Hounds. Please "click" on the AHGRR Website in our Link List in the right margin just below. You can click on this site to see some of the dogs waiting at AHGRR for somebody just like you to take them to their happily furever home. http://www.almostheaven-golden-retriever-rescue.org/doglist.html. Shilohwill kiss you if you do. It's our "lick for a click" gimmick. Drool's cool.-Jubal -J.E.B. - Sophie -Shelby- Abby- Jack- Max- Shiloh -Radar- Patti- Charlie (Woof!)Boru - Alex - Jenny - Gracie- Lily(Meow!)

JUBAL - OVER THE RAINBOW

Village Canine Good Citizen

SOPHIE - OVER THE RAINBOW

Our former "Foster" Girl

Shelby

Village Princess

Abby (AHGRR&S RESCUE)

Village Busybody

JACK - OVER THE RAINBOW

Village Enforcer

Max (Brutus Maximus)

Village Watchdog

Patti (AHGRR&S RESCUE)

Happy Yappy

Charlie (AHGRR&S RESCUE)

The Black Sheep of the Family

ALEX - OVER THE RAINBOW

Big Al

Boru

Boogers Boru

Jenny (RESCUE)

Jen-Jen

Gracie (RESCUE)

NAFOD - No Apparent Fear Of Death

Lily (RESCUE)

Mom's shadow

Shiloh (RESCUE) - ADOPTED

Village Greeter

BEAR - OVER THE RAINBOW

Bear - OBD (Old Bear Dog) Our 1st Rescue Dog

KODI - OVER THE RAINBOW

Kodi - Ann Marie's Original Lubby

RUSTY - OVER THE RAINBOW

Rusty - Our First Dog

PENNY - OVER THE RAINBOW

Penny - Our Sweet Girl

CHANCE - OVER THE RAINBOW

Chance - One Man's Very Best Friend (Click photo & help fight cancer in Goldens)

GOLDEN HONEY - AT THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

CHANDLER - OVER THE RAINBOW

THE LUKE - OVER THE RAINBOW

Golden Boy, Lucky Luke, has crossed The Rainbow Bridge. He will be missed. He is a most loved dog.

THE BLEU - OVER THE RAINBOW

Playing with The Luke

THE LATE GREAT GORDIE WONDERDOG

WE ALL MISS GORDON

GORDON - A GREAT RESCUE

Gordon was abandoned by his "life long" owner at about age 7 when he was found to be going blind. He was rescued from an Atlanta area shelter by Carol and Skip at Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary. He joined our pack as a "special needs" dog, totally blind with two detached retinas, but it turned out his only real need was a loving home. He thrived within the pack and lived 15+ years. He was a beloved "Bumpass Hound." We lost Gordie, very unexpectedly, to cancer in January '08. We all miss him terribly, especially the girls, Shelby and Abby, by whom he was fussed over much like a grandfather. We were truly blessed and priviledged to be allowed to have Gordon live with us as a Bumpass Hound.

LISTEN UP PEOPLE (AND ANIMALS)

RIGHT CLICK ON MY PICTURE, OPEN IN A NEW TAB. NOW! GOT IT?

ALMOST HEAVEN GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE & SANCTUARY

CLICK ON LOGO TO LEARN MORE

PLEASE SHARE A LITTLE, OR A LOT WITH AHGRR; NO DONATION IS TOO SMALL TO HELP.

PLEASE, GIVE JUST ONE DOLLAR IF YOU CAN.

WE PARTICIPATED IN TWINKIE'S 2010 GLOBAL ANIMAL BLOGGING EVENT

WE MET LOTS OF NEW BLOGGER BUDDIES.

POPLAR SPRINGS ANIMAL SANCTUARY

Poplar Springs, a 501(c)3 charitabil organization, provides a safe, loving home for neglected, qbused or abandoned farm animals. Animals are referred to the sanctuary by humane societies who have confiscated them from cruelty cases or have rescued them from abandonment. Aftern their arrival they are provided with veterinary care, nourishing food and a warm shelter. All sanctuary animals are permanent residents who are allowed to live out their natural lives in peace. www.animalsanctuary.org

"The Animals' Saviour" - Copyright Jim Willis 1999

I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter...the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal. And I was angry. "God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?" God was silent for a moment and then He spoke softly. "I have done something," He replied. "I created You."

POOP ON CANCER

CLICK PHOTO TO HELP

CANCER KILLS GOLDENS

AVMA's 10 Warning Signs of Canine Cancer: 1 Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow2 Sores that do not heal3 Weight loss4 Loss of appetite5 Bleeding or discharge from any body opening6 Offensive odor7 Difficulty eating or swallowing8 Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina9 Persistent lameness or stiffness10 Difficulty breathing, urinating, or defecating

GOLDEN INSPIRATION

CLICK ON PHOTO

HAPPY HEARTS DOG COOKIES

Home Made with Home Love

DINOVITE - WORKING WONDERS FOR DOGS

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE

WATCH THESE VIDEOS AND JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. JUST CLICK ON THE LOGO.

WATCH THE RESCUE

CLICK ON THE PUP

PETFINDER

PETFINDER not only has lists of specific pets available for adoption near you but it is also a plethora of other great information, hints and tips about pet ownership. Check it out by clicking the Petfinder logo. - TBH (Hey Homer J. What's "plethora" mean? Is it like a "myriad?")

WE WON THE GOLDEN AWARD

I LOVE DOGS AWARD

THE PINK ROSES AWARD

From Joey: Pink Roses are given to all friends out there, bringing them a sweet and fruitful day. Those who receive these roses as a gift, you need to pass it on to 10 friends of yours to show them you care. And of course, for those who received the roses, that's to show that you're never forgotten.

YOUR BLOG IS FABULOUS AWARD

From Joey and other Blog Buddies

LIFE IS GRAND AWARD

From Joey with 5 Reasons Life Is Grand

CATS WITH OLDER PEOPLE

Wake up. The cat's got your teeth.

ARMY OF FOUR

DEVOTED TO DOGS

Click here to read Sarah Ferrell's newspaper column on How to be Your Dog's Best Owner.

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Pleez sign our guest book (up at the top of the page post section) and leave us your picture! Just click on our Guest Book. You can also leave your comments on our postings. Simply click on "comments" at the bottom of the posting on which you'd like to comment. If you leave a return e-mail address with your comment, we'll be glad to reply to any questions or comments. Homer is the village elder and he knows the most stuff so he'll probably have an answer. DROOL IS COOL